Iran, Taiwan, and trade: Trump’s high‑stakes return to Beijing — As Trump meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained?
UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham to unveil economic, devolution plans — Frontrunner to be next PM expected to announce a 10-year mission to raise living standards.
Russia invites media to view deadly strike on college in Luhansk — Russia provided a rare look at damage caused by a Ukrainian strike on a college in occupied Luhansk
US congressman demands probe into Israel’s 1967 attack on USS Liberty — Thomas Massie suggests the deadly assault was not an accident and calls on the US government to honour its survivors.
Cricket prodigy Sooryavanshi earns maiden India call-up at 15 years old — Fresh off his heroics in the IPL, teenage sensation Sooryavanshi could become the youngest-ever debutant for India.
Old guard boosts Wimbledon's allure in battle for centre stage — Serena Williams, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic feature in our essential guide to Wimbledon 2026.
Robinhood slashes workforce by 10 percent amid restructuring — CEO Vlad Tenev said while the firm is in a strong financial position, it has been a ‘heavily-layered organization'.
US judge refuses to block Trump’s White House UFC fight — Federal judge rules UFC fight at White House on Trump’s birthday can proceed despite legal challenges.
The Papers: 'Top cop sorry' and 'Prince of pubs' — The fallout from the Henry Nowak case and the Prince of Wales' pledge to support pubs dominate Thursday's papers.
King appears as surprise guest at sold-out Shakespeare play — The monarch sat with the audience to watch a performance of the Royal Shakespeare Company's The Tempest.
Google's bet on broken hard drives changed storage forever — How Google forced the hard drive industry to embrace failure
MLB Power Rankings: Rays rise to No. 3; Marlins crack top 10 — Tampa Bay knocks New York out of the AL's top spot and Miami cracks the top 10 in Week 14.
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Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season — Forecasters say Arthur could generate life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast. But it is not expected to strengthen further.
How social media is influencing Zimbabwe’s diaspora investors — Zimbabwean digital influencers appear to influence diaspora investment decisions through social media.
Squirrel Flower Announces New Album Say a Prayer to the Gods of Getting Going — Watch Ella Williams wander under a double rainbow in the video to lead single “Reelin”
UK artist defends ‘Drawings Against Genocide’ after show cancelled — UK artist Matthew Collings says his exhibition “Drawings Against Genocide” has been falsely depicted as anti-Semitic.
'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation — An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
found out my car's 'check engine' light has been on for three years because a gas cap wasn't tight.. the mechanic seemed disappointed in me.
DR Congo come from behind to book last-32 tie with England — DR Congo set up a World Cup last-32 meeting with England by reaching the knockouts for the first time as they come from behind to beat Uzbekistan in their final group-stage game.
‘Unpatriotic’: Trump decries Republicans who voted to constrain Iran war — Trump takes aim at lawmakers after House passes war powers resolution; advocates call on Senate to advance the measure.
'No dead ends': What the Dutch can teach us about tackling youth unemployment — The Netherlands has one of the world's lowest rates of 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training.
Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder — Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
US and Iran trade strikes days after peace agreement — Just days after signing a memorandum of understanding, the US and Iran have traded strikes.
South Africa and Canada open World Cup round of 32 – all to know — Neither South Africa nor Canada has reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup before, but now a last-16 place awaits.
Sneaker grail prices have inverted twice in the last year. The resale market built on scarcity just got undercut by its own logic.
counterpoint: sneaker resale sites won't show you the actual wear patterns on the sole, which is basically the whole story of whether a shoe actually lived or just sat in a closet
Secret Service-level security for NBA Finals with Trump attending Game 3 — Watch party bans, road closures and bag bans in place as US President Trump plans to attend Game 3 with Knicks in lead.
‘Crypto v community’: 4,000 local US lenders join forces to fight ‘stablecoins’ law — Up to 4,000 community banks fear looming legislation to regulate digital cash will deprive rural firms and farmers of $850bn-worth of loans
Tech Stocks Rebound; US, Iran Halt Attacks; South Korea's Big AI Push | Bloomberg Brief 6/29/2026 — US equity futures rise after a week of selloff in tech. The US says Washington and Tehran have agreed to pause attacking each other. South Korea plans to invest $880 billion into…
Three firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border as wildfires intensify — The deaths occurred as crews battled multiple blazes across a parched region. Two other firefighters were also injured.
'Love Island USA' celebrity guest Megan Thee Stallion served cake — Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too?
4 ways to get creative with your leftovers (and save money on food) — Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.
Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next? — The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
Colombia presidential candidate De la Espriella celebrates preliminary lead — Colombian outsider Abelardo de la Espriella in an armoured vehicle next to his vice-presidential candidate.
Why Britain devours its prime ministers — Weak leaders are only part of the story. Restless MPs and volatile voters have made Downing Street harder to survive.
Russia was behind arson attacks targeting PM, BBC reveals — Evidence shows Russians directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.
Italy's Meloni, once Trump's closest ally in Europe, says he made up a story about her — "Italy and I do not beg," Meloni said in a video rebuke posted on social media Friday. Italy's top diplomat, meanwhile, said he was cancelling a visit to the U.S because of the alleged…
AP Swatch shuts UK stores after crowds queue for new pocket watch — Hundreds of people have been queueing outside branches across the UK to get the £335 item.
Man City beat Chelsea in FA Cup final to keep treble dream alive — Premier League chasing Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in tense FA Cup final at Wembley to follow up League Cup win.
Eight sentenced to 450 years in prison over anti-ICE riot where officer was shot — An officer was shot in the neck during the Texas disorder by "Antifa Cell operatives", prosecutors said.
Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason — Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.
Vinicius nets twice and Neymar returns as Brazil ease by Scotland — Brazil beat Scotland as Vinicius =scores first two goals and Neymar returns, to seal top spot in their World Cup group.
Sources: Celtics sending Brown to 76ers for George, picks — The Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.
England labour past Panama to qualify for last 32 as group winners — Goals from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane help England secure a 2-0 win over Panama, as Thomas Tuchel's side qualify for the World Cup last 32 as winners of Group L.
Cake sheds are making bakers £1,000 a week - but the dream might be over — They may have captured the public's imagination, but are councils coming for the cute cake cupboards?
Pope Leo prays for Venezuela’s recovery after deadly quakes — Pope Leo expressed solidarity with Venezuelans after two deadly earthquakes claimed the lives of at least 1,400.
Which World Cup players and officials have faced visa troubles in the US? — Top Somali referee Omar Artan latest victim of stringent US travel policies after Iranian squad's visas were delayed.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Israeli real estate ad goes viral — Gwyneth Paltrow sparked widespread outrage by becoming the face of an Israeli real estate project.
All you need to know as Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano finally face-off — Trailblazing mixed martial arts fighters end lengthy retirements for highly-anticipated bout to be shown on Netflix.
Could the HPV vaccine eliminate cervical cancer deaths? — The HPV vaccine has reduced the risk of cervical cancer death before age 30 to effectively zero in the United Kingdom.
Sepsis: The man who 'died' and came back to life — The life-threatening reaction to infection caused Marshall Wylie to lose his legs.
Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry and More Recipes We Made This Week — Like pepperoni pasta and diner-style pancakes.
What it's like for passengers isolating in hantavirus quarantine in Nebraska — Jake Rosmarin tells the BBC what it's like inside the national quarantine unit where he and 14 other passengers are staying in Nebraska.
The 'constant fear' of living in an overheated home with a baby — Jackson Bylett and his wife, who live in a flat in east London with their baby, fear for the future.
The Centre for Computing History - Computer and Video Game Museum - Cambridge — The Centre for Computing History is a computer and video game museum based in Cambridge, UK. With a collection of vintage computers and game consoles, many of the exhibits are hands on and interactive
UN watchdog demands Iran provide information on nuclear stockpile — Iran slams US-backed IAEA resolution as 'politically motivated' and warns it could complicate ceasefire talks.
Aftermath of deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon — New videos show widespread destruction in Maarakeh following deadly Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon.
Best Apple iPad Pro deal: 13-inch M4 iPad Pro drops to $1,249.99 at Amazon — Warning: may cause sudden confidence in calling this your main computer.